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This is a general view of Cavenagh Bridge which was built to allay the inconvenience of crossing the Singapore River by boat. Located near the Fullerton Hotel, Cavenagh Bridge is named after Straits Settlements Governor, Sir William Orfeur Cavenagh. Title devised by Library staff.
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